Taper operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Taper operator gender statistics
36.7% of taper operators are women and 63.3% of taper operators are men.
- Male, 63.3%
- Female, 36.7%
Taper operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 63.3% |
| Female | 36.7% |
Taper operator gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$37,695
Female income
$34,931
Taper operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in taper operator positions over time. Currently, 36.7% of taper operators are female.
Taper operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 61.75% | 38.25% |
| 2011 | 61.91% | 38.09% |
| 2012 | 61.94% | 38.06% |
| 2013 | 62.60% | 37.40% |
| 2014 | 63.02% | 36.98% |
| 2015 | 64.07% | 35.93% |
| 2016 | 63.27% | 36.73% |
| 2017 | 62.49% | 37.51% |
| 2018 | 64.98% | 35.02% |
| 2019 | 64.10% | 35.90% |
| 2020 | 62.72% | 37.28% |
| 2021 | 63.27% | 36.73% |
Taper operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared taper operators with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, corrugator and stone cutter have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Examiner | 7% | 93% |
| Cake Decorator | 9% | 91% |
| Garment Inspector | 10% | 90% |
| Taper Operator | 63% | 37% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Taper operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among taper operators is White, which makes up 58.3% of all taper operators. Comparatively, 19.2% of taper operators are Hispanic or Latino and 12.2% of taper operators are Black or African American.
- White, 58.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.2%
- Black or African American, 12.2%
- Asian, 5.5%
- Unknown, 4.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Taper operator race
| Taper operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 58.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.2% |
| Black or African American | 12.2% |
| Asian | 5.5% |
| Unknown | 4.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Taper operator race and ethnicity over time
See how taper operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Taper operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 62.55% | 13.48% | 4.46% | 17.56% |
| 2011 | 63.22% | 13.63% | 4.40% | 16.68% |
| 2012 | 61.89% | 13.59% | 4.48% | 18.18% |
| 2013 | 63.12% | 13.07% | 4.32% | 17.55% |
| 2014 | 62.38% | 13.06% | 4.24% | 18.11% |
| 2015 | 63.23% | 13.05% | 4.52% | 17.06% |
| 2016 | 62.09% | 13.12% | 4.53% | 17.90% |
| 2017 | 61.12% | 13.76% | 4.65% | 18.06% |
| 2018 | 62.63% | 12.74% | 4.82% | 17.61% |
| 2019 | 63.90% | 12.33% | 4.56% | 16.89% |
| 2020 | 61.10% | 12.34% | 5.52% | 16.92% |
| 2021 | 58.29% | 12.24% | 5.54% | 19.17% |
Taper operator wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $38,179 |
| White | $38,670 |
| Black or African American | $36,902 |
| Asian | $37,422 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $37,329 |
Average taper operator age
See how the average age of taper operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Taper operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 42 | 45 |
| Unknown | 39 | 42 |
| Asian | 46 | 46 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 | 45 |
| White | 43 | 48 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 38 | 50 |
Taper operator age breakdown
The average age of taper operators is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the taper operator population.
Taper operator age breakdown
| Taper Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Taper operator educational attainment
The most common degree for taper operators is high school diploma, with 50% of taper operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 19% and associate degree degree at 13%.
- High School Diploma, 50%
- Associate, 19%
- Diploma, 13%
- Bachelor's, 6%
- Other Degrees, 12%
Taper operators by degree level
| Taper operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 50% |
| Associate | 19% |
| Diploma | 13% |
| Bachelor's | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 12% |
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Taper operator wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $39,840 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $35,854 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $38,058 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $37,578 |
Taper operator employment statistics
Company size where taper operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where taper operators work.
Taper operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 18% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 29% |
| > 10,000 employees | 35% |
Taper operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for taper operators are manufacturing, professional and transportation.
Taper operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 33% |
| Professional | 17% |
| Transportation | 11% |
| Fortune 500 | 11% |
| Retail | 11% |
| Government | 6% |
| Construction | 6% |
| Technology | 6% |
Taper operator turnover and employment statistics
Taper operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for taper operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Taper operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Taper operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 13.80% |
| 2011 | 11.43% |
| 2012 | 10.36% |
| 2013 | 9.15% |
| 2014 | 7.55% |
| 2015 | 6.34% |
| 2016 | 5.52% |
| 2017 | 5.19% |
| 2018 | 4.89% |
| 2019 | 4.28% |
| 2020 | 6.59% |
| 2021 | 6.08% |
Average taper operator tenure
The average taper operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 48 taper operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Taper operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 29% |
| 1-2 years | 38% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Taper operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of taper operators that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
| Job title | LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel Verification Technician | 4.47% | 28,007 |
| Technical Machine Operator | 4.75% | 161,742 |
| Taper Operator | 4.90% | - |
| Embossing Machine Tender | 7.84% | 30,315 |
| Separator Operator | 8.41% | 25,696 |
| Cable Worker Helper | 8.89% | 39,082 |
| Photograph Mounter | 15.21% | 94 |
Similar taper operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel Verification Technician | 4.47% | 28,007 |
| Technical Machine Operator | 4.75% | 161,742 |
| Embossing Machine Tender | 7.84% | 30,315 |
| Separator Operator | 8.41% | 25,696 |
| Cable Worker Helper | 8.89% | 39,082 |
| Photograph Mounter | 15.21% | 94 |